Entry Level Resilience Planner

Dewberry • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Resilience Planner to join its Resilience Solutions Group in the Orlando, Florida office. The role supports work at the intersection of planning, policy, and technical analysis in hazard mitigation, emergency management, and climate change adaptation. Related areas include community planning, policy analysis, vulnerability assessment, natural resource management, and research and planning for federal, state, and local government clients.

The Resilience Solutions team works with clients nationwide to understand natural hazard risks and make informed decisions that reduce risk and increase resilience. This entry-level position supports technical studies, resilience strategy and plan development, programmatic improvements, public outreach, and preparation of technical documents. The employee works under higher-level staff supervision, with work often reviewed by senior staff. The role is typically office-based, with occasional field or site visits and possible multi-day travel for in-person meetings.

The position requires a related bachelor's and/or master's degree and 0–2 years of related professional experience, which may include internships or collegiate resilience-focused projects. Candidates should be able to communicate technical information clearly, work with geospatial and quantitative data, use ESRI products, and produce visual materials. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance and have a valid driver's license and good driving record. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

The projected salary range is $72,000–$74,500 annually, subject to variation based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Entry-level hires with 0–1 year of professional experience participate in a program that offers regular professional development and team-building events, peer connections, career-growth guidance, and opportunities to learn about Dewberry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Planning, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of related professional experience; relevant experience may include an internship or collegiate resilience-focused planning or analysis project.
• Ability to communicate technical information about natural hazards and climate resilience orally and in written and visual formats, including in projects, presentations, and papers.
• Knowledge of ESRI products, with practical application of ArcGIS demonstrated through examples.
• Comfort working with geospatial and quantitative data, including managing and cleaning datasets, conducting analyses, and presenting results.
• Visual communication skills, such as experience with InDesign, Canva, or PowerPoint.
• Ability to use initiative, resourcefulness, and tact to obtain and analyze information related to resilience planning.
• Well-developed time-management skills and ability to deliver accurate, detailed work on tight timelines while managing competing deadlines.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work well with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving-record background check.
• Must be eligible to work without Dewberry sponsorship of a new work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience researching, planning, and developing operational and tactical plans, policies, procedures, and guidance that promote resilience and mitigation.
• Knowledge of resilience-related government programs, policies, regulations, and data, such as FEMA NFIP, Community Rating System, FEMA RiskMAP, grants, or state and local floodplain management programs.
• Knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS Online, Adobe InDesign, and other data-processing, visualization, and design tools.
• Knowledge of state-level resilience programs, including Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund and Resilient Florida.
• Relevant certifications, training, or credentials.
• Consulting experience.
• Preferred experience profile: bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of experience, or master’s degree with 0–1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of plans, studies, reports, guides, and other technical documents related to climate resilience, hazard mitigation, and floodplain management.
• Support exploration and execution of programmatic improvements to increase climate resilience and hazard mitigation within federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Support public outreach for community resilience projects and client meetings, both virtual and in person; some in-person meetings may require multi-day trips.
• Support technical studies and analytical processes related to resilience strategy and plan development.
• Use written, visual, and verbal communication to explain technical topics and create compelling narratives for varied audiences.
• Apply social equity and environmental justice principles to technical and strategic work.
• Work on related projects across the Resilience Solutions Group to develop additional technical and programmatic knowledge and skills.
• Complete tasks assigned by senior-level staff to build experience and familiarity with relevant methods, practices, and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level